City guide · Kearney, Nebraska · All details last checked Oct 29, 2026

Kearney, Nebraska document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Kearney, Nebraska, the Buffalo County seat, using only official and provider pages. This is not Kearney, Missouri. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those. Nebraska rules differ from Colorado's, Wyoming's and Utah's in several places, and we point those out.

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Kearney Public Library

• Where and when: 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847, 308-233-3282. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m., closed on public holidays ^[1].
• Printing: 10¢ a page in black and white and 50¢ in color, from library computers or by mobile printing. The library uses a pay-before-you-print system. Library cardholders get $1.00 in free printing at the start of each month, but it doesn't apply to mobile printing. For mobile printing, email your attachment to the library's print address with your name in the subject line, then tell the front desk when you arrive ^[1].
• Copying: black-and-white copies are 10¢ each at a self-service copier near the front desk, which takes quarters, dimes and nickels. There are no color copies ^[1].
• Fax: 10¢ a page at the front desk. Cover sheets are required and available at the desk. The library sends faxes only; it doesn't receive and hold them ^[1].
• Scanning: free. Flatbed scanners are in the computer lab and Makerspace, and scan-to-USB scanners are in the computer lab and at the front desk. They're first come, first served, and you can reserve one at a service desk or by calling 308-233-3282 ^[1].
• Notary: the library's services page doesn't list notary service ^[2]. We didn't find whether the library offers one.

The UPS Store

The UPS Store #4791 at 22 W 56th St, Ste 107 (ZIP 68847), (308) 698-2220, lists printing, faxing and scanning, shredding and notary services. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ^[21]. We didn't find prices on its page.

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Kearney

• Buffalo County District Court: the State Department's locator data notes "PHOTOCOPY AND NOTARY SERVICES PROVIDED" for the District Court's passport counter ^[3]. We didn't find whether that covers documents other than passport applications, or a price. Call 308-236-1246.
• The UPS Store: the 22 W 56th St store lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days" ^[21]. We didn't find its price.
• Nebraska fee limits (statewide): under Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-133, a notary may charge $5 for taking an acknowledgment, $5 for each certificate and seal, $2 for taking an affidavit and seal, and $2 for administering an oath or affirmation, plus mileage for serving notice. A state or local government employee may not charge these fees if the employer paid the notary's commission and bond fees ^[13]. Nebraska's caps are much lower than Utah's $10 per signature, Wyoming's $10 per notarial act and Colorado's $15 per document.
• Relatives (statewide): the Secretary of State says a Nebraska notary may not notarize a document signed by their parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, spouse, brothers or sisters, including in-laws, step and half relatives ^[15].
• Commissions (statewide): the Secretary of State commissions Nebraska notaries. Its online filing process for notary forms took effect November 20, 2023 ^[14].
• Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present ^[18]. We didn't check whether there's a Bank of America branch in Kearney. For other banks, see free notary options.

Passports in Kearney

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists two Kearney facilities ^[3]:

• Also confirmed by a neighboring county: Hall County's passport page lists passport acceptance at the Buffalo County Clerk of the District Court in Kearney, 308-236-1246 ^[5].
• Court fees and payment: we didn't find the District Court's passport fees, payment rules or whether you need an appointment on Buffalo County's pages ^[4]. Call before you go.
• Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[19].
• Nearest walk-in county office: Hall County's Passport Acceptance Office in Grand Island is walk-in only and takes checks or money orders only ^[5]. See our Grand Island guide.

See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates: Nebraska Office of Vital Records

• No local counter: Buffalo County says "No records are stored at Buffalo County," so birth and death certificate requests go to the DHHS Office of Vital Records in Lincoln, online or by mail to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 ^[8].
• Where: the state office is in the Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln, NE ^[11][12]. We didn't find walk-in hours on the pages we checked.
• Fees (statewide): $17.00 for each birth certificate and $16.00 for each death, marriage or divorce certificate, for walk-in and mail requests ^[12].
• How long: walk-in requests take a minimum of 30 minutes, regular mail a minimum of 15 days in-office processing, and online applications a minimum of 7 days ^[12].
• By mail: send a check or money order made out to "Vital Records" (no credit cards) to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 ^[11][12].
• Voter ID (statewide): if you don't have a current Nebraska driver's license or state ID card, you can ask for a no-fee certified birth certificate for voting purposes. Say so on the application ^[11].

Marriage licenses and copies: Buffalo County Clerk

• Where and when: Buffalo County Courthouse, 1512 Central Ave; mailing address PO Box 1270, Kearney, NE 68848. 308-236-1226. Office hours are Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ^[6]. Both applicants must come in together between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays ^[7].
• Fees: a marriage license is $50.00, cash only. The county points to ATMs in the courthouse. A certified copy is $16.00 in cash at the office or by $16.00 money order by mail ^[7]. These match the statewide fees in Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-110 as amended by LB596, effective July 18, 2026 ^[16].
• What to bring: photo ID (a driver's license from any U.S. state, a Nebraska ID card, a U.S. or foreign passport or a U.S. military card), both applicants' birthplaces, parents' full names and birthplaces, and Social Security numbers if issued. Applicants must be at least 17, and those who are 17 or 18 need parental consent. After a divorce, you must wait at least 6 months and 1 day from the date the decree was signed and filed ^[7].
• Good for: one year from issue, in any Nebraska county ^[7].
• Copies by mail: send the $16.00 money order with both names (including maiden name) and the date of marriage to Buffalo County Clerk, PO Box 1270, Kearney, NE 68848-1270. The license must have been issued in Buffalo County ^[7].

Court records: Buffalo County Clerk of the District Court

• Contact: Clerk of the District Court, PO Box 520, Kearney, NE 68848. 308-236-1246. The office is in the courthouse ^[4].
• Copies: we didn't find copy or certification fees on the county's District Court page ^[4].

Recorded documents: Buffalo County Register of Deeds

• Contact: PO Box 1270, Kearney, NE 68848. 308-236-1239. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., in the courthouse. Records are available on free public access computers in the office ^[9].
• Fees: recording is $10.00 for the first page and $6.00 for each additional page, and certified copies are $1.50 per page ^[10]. These match Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109 (statewide) ^[17]. Copies are $0.50 per page plus $1.00 postage and handling to mail, emailed or faxed copies are $0.50 per page, and payment is needed before copies are sent ^[10].
• Documentary stamp tax (statewide): the county says that under LB1067 the tax rises from $2.32 to $3.32 per $1,000 of value transferred, beginning July 18, 2026 and ending December 31, 2031 ^[10].
• Form 521: a Form 521 transfer statement must be completed for all deeds, memorandums of contract and land contracts ^[10].

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders

USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order ^[20]. You'll need a money order to order a Buffalo County marriage copy by mail ^[7]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

• City and county: we didn't find an official City of Kearney or Buffalo County shredding event on the pages we checked.
• The UPS Store: the 22 W 56th St store offers shredding through Iron Mountain, charged per pound ^[22]. We didn't find its price.

For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026.

1. Kearney Public Library, "Copying, Printing, Scanning, Faxing, & Wi-fi": cityofkearneyne.org/1853/Copying-Printing-Scanning-Faxing-Wi-Fi (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
2. Kearney Public Library, "Library Services": cityofkearneyne.org/1492/Library-Services (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
3. U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Nebraska): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
4. Buffalo County, "District Court": buffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/district-court (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
5. Hall County, "Passport Acceptance Office": hallcountyne.gov/departments/passport_acceptance_office.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
6. Buffalo County, "Clerk": buffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/clerk (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
7. Buffalo County Clerk, "Marriage License": buffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/clerk/marriage-license (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
8. Buffalo County Clerk, "Birth & Death Certificates": buffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/clerk/birth-death-certificates (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
9. Buffalo County, "Register of Deeds": buffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/register-of-deeds (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
10. Buffalo County Register of Deeds, "Schedule of Recording Fees": buffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/register-of-deeds/schedule-of-recording-fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
11. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, "Vital Records": dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
12. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, "Vital Records Service Options": dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Vital-Records-Service-Options.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
13. Nebraska Revised Statute 33-133, "Notaries public; fees; governmental employee; limitation": nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-133 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
14. Nebraska Secretary of State, "Notary Public": sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/notary-public (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
15. Nebraska Secretary of State, "Notary Frequently Asked Questions": sos.nebraska.gov/notary-frequently-asked-questions (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
16. Nebraska Revised Statute 33-110 (county clerk marriage license fees; Laws 2026, LB596, effective July 18, 2026): nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-110 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
17. Nebraska Revised Statute 33-109 (recording fees and certified copies): nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-109 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
18. Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
19. USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
20. USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
21. The UPS Store #4791, 22 W 56th St, Kearney, NE: locations.theupsstore.com/ne/kearney/22-w-56th-st (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
22. The UPS Store, 22 W 56th St, Kearney, "Shredding": locations.theupsstore.com/ne/kearney/22-w-56th-st/shredding (last checked Oct 29, 2026)

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